FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes pharmaceutical refrigerators

different from consumer refrigerators*1 ?

Are you experiencing the following issues when using a consumer

refrigerator for pharmaceuticals*2 and for sample*2 storage?
Freezing Records/Management Changes in temperature
Temperature variations caused by Is your workload increasing with If the inside temperature of a
frost can cause quality deterioration record keeping and equipment consumer refrigerator rises, there is
of pharmaceuticals and samples. management? The convenient log no alert. Pharmaceutical refrigerators
Auto defrost is a function that function automates temperature incorporates an alarm to notify users.
prevents freezing. management tasks and delivers data.

PHCbi's pharmaceutical refrigerators and pharmaceutical refrigerators with freezers are

designed and built specially for pharmaceuticals and to store samples under
optimal conditions, offering the functions that keep the inside temperature stable.
■ A special heater function prevents the temperature inside the chamber from dropping and prevents stored items from freezing.
■ A log function maintains records of alarms, temperatures, door openings/closings and will output such data via a USB port*3.
■ Various other operational tasks such as displaying the temperature transition and maximum/minimum control temperature points
can be performed*3.

Pharmaceutical refrigerators Pharmaceutical refrigerators with freezers

MPR−S150H MPR−S300H MPR−514 MPR−215F MPR−N450FH

Please refer to the back page for a detailed comparison of pharmaceutical refrigerators vs. consumer refrigerators.……▶
*1: The consumer refrigerators in this flyer refers to a dormitory-style or bar-style combined refrigerator/freezers design for food storage.
*2: Pharmaceuticals and samples have their own control temperatures. Pharmaceuticals and/or samples with controlled temperatures
must not be stored in conditions that do not meet the specifications of PHCbi pharmaceutical refrigerators.
*3: Some products may not be equipped with a corresponding function.
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Pharmaceutical refrigerators are essential for pharmaceuticals*
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and sample* storage.
PHCbi Pharmaceutical Refrigerators & Freezers Consumer refrigerators

A temperature uniformity of ±3°C is maintained for A temperature difference of approx. 14°C is seen
average temperature readings at 9 locations (① to between the refrigeration compartment’s top and
In-chamber ⑨) such as the upper, lower and center sections bottom sections*3.
temperatures inside the refrigerator*2.

approx.
Freezer -18°C

Cooling fan
approx.
±3˚C -4°C to 0°C area
approx.

Refrigeration -1°C to 4°C area

compartment approx.
4°C to 10°C area

In-chamber The heater-type cycle defrost system controls the The temperature within the chamber is not stable
temperature and defrosts at the same time to as it is necessary to defrost manually, turning the
temperature maintain a constant internal temperature. heater on and turning the refrigeration circuit off
during defrost on a regular cycle (every 7-8 hours).

Temperature control through

Alternates refrigeration and heater turn on.
ON-OFF refrigeration.

Suppresses frost from developing within Frost gradually forms on the cooling
the internal cooling section section in the refrigerator.

Maintains a constant temperature The temperature inside the

inside the chamber. chamber fluctuates.

Maintaining For maintaining a constant temperature inside the At low ambient temperatures, the temperature
chamber, a heater is used to prevent the tempera- inside the chamber can drop below 0°C (32°F),
correct state of ture inside the chamber from dropping and which could freeze stored items.
stored items freezing stored items.

Operation of refrigeration circuit only

Alternates refrigeration and heater turn on. Low ambient temperatures can cause
the temperature inside the chamber to
drop below 0°C.

Keeps the temperature inside Storage items may freeze.

the chamber constant.

*1: Pharmaceuticals and samples have their own control temperatures. Pharmaceuticals and/or samples with controlled temperatures must not be stored in conditions that do not
meet the specifications of PHCbi pharmaceutical refrigerators.
*2: Average temperature is measured in accordance with PCHbi guidelines on validations. Measurement methods and results may differ depending on referenced standards.
*3: The consumer refrigerator in this flyer refers to a dormitory-style or bar-style combined refrigerator/freezers design for food storage.

•Product colors in this flyer may slightly differ from the actual product colors.
•All product prices, specifications, rated values and designs are subject to change without notice.
•Some products include usage guidance in/on the unit. https://www.phchd.com/global/biomedical/